SM87A Wireless Microphone
The SM87A Wireless Microphone is a rugged, supercardioidPicks up most sound in front of the microphone and very little from the sides, making it more directional than a cardioid mic. 
Read moreGo to the glossary condenserCondenser microphones are more sensitive, give a smooth, natural sound and need to be powered.Read moreGo to the glossary with superior rejection for clear reproduction of warm and accurate lead vocals in noisy environments. See the table below for all Shure wireless systems you can use the mic with.
Background on Wireless Technology
SM87A Wireless Microphone
- Environ- ment
- Wireless mics used in parallel
- Selectable Frequencies
- Auto Setup Features
- Rack Hardware
- Batteries
- Advanced Antenna Options
SM87A in the ULX Wireless System
- Medium to large stages
- Up to 20 This specification refers to the maximum amount of wireless systems that can be used in parallel. One wireless system is made up of one receiver and one transmitter (handheld or bodypack).
This ULX system with SM87A is not available as a package. The following individual components make up the system: ULX2 hand transmitter with SM87A microphone head and ULXP4 receiver
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- Up to 1440 The pool of different frequencies you can choose from.
- Scan/Group Scan Is the receiver able to find a free frequency automatically? “Scan” means the receiver scans for a free frequency. “Sync” means the frequency can by synchronized between receiver and transmitter via infrared. “Group Scan” means the receiver scans through the whole frequency range and gives you a list of the max, compatible channels.
- Inclusive Accessory which helps to mount a unit into a rack, URT means 1u Rack Tray.
- 9V, >8 h Operating time of the transmitter and used battery type.
- Yes For multiple channels setups accessories like antenna splitter is highly recommended. For this the antenna has to be removable.
SM87A in the UHF-R System
- Large stages and complex installations
- Up to 47 This specification refers to the maximum amount of wireless systems that can be used in parallel. One wireless system is made up of one receiver and one transmitter (handheld or bodypack).
This UHF-R system with SM87A is not available as package. The following individual components make up the system: UR2 hand transmitter with SM87A microphone head and UR4S single receiver
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- Up to 3000 The pool of different frequencies you can choose from.
- Scan/Group Scan/Sync Is the receiver able to find a free frequency automatically? “Scan” means the receiver scans for a free frequency. “Sync” means the frequency can by synchronized between receiver and transmitter via infrared. “Group Scan” means the receiver scans through the whole frequency range and gives you a list of the max, compatible channels.
- Integrated Accessory which helps to mount a unit into a rack, URT means 1u Rack Tray.
- 2AA Operating time of the transmitter and used battery type.
- Yes For multiple channels setups accessories like antenna splitter is highly recommended. For this the antenna has to be removable.
